The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.1 Tim.5:17.
I believe this ‘double honour’ for good leaders is in comparison to those who aren’t as diligent or efficient at their duty.
And it is chiefly concerning their welfare, maintenance, upkeep, (honorarium);
It gives no reference whatsoever to idolising of men all in the name of leadership.
Note: this passage is one of those scriptural passages that people who lusts for power over their fellow men have used to exert such OLIGARCHIC control.
The emphasis of Jesus is very clearly stated as regards leadership: it is for administration, not rulership, lordship or dictatorship.
Matthew 20:25-27,”Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles LORD IT OVER THEM, AND THEIR HIGH OFFICIALS EXERCISE AUTHORITY OVER THEM.
NOT SO WITH YOU. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.
and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.
How many prominent leaders today, do you know, that is a servant or a slave, (leads with such sense).
Rather, examples abound of men of GOD, who have become god of men; creating fellow believers in their own image, and allowing themselves to be placed on pedestals.
But the bible is clear: Don’t set people up as experts over your life, letting them tell you what to do. Save that authority for God
And don’t let people maneuver you into taking charge of them. There is only one Life-Leader for you and them – Christ.-Matt.23:9&10.
#Exposing The Mind Control
READ YOUR BIBLE, MEDITATE, PRAY, AND OBEY GOD…Kuorire
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